{"product_id":"hallertauer-mittelfruh-whole-leaf-hops-100g","title":"Hallertauer MittelfrŸh Hops – Whole Leaf 100g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHallertauer MittelfrŸh Whole Leaf Hops\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHallertauer MittelfrŸh hops\u003c\/strong\u003e are a traditional German noble aroma variety, known for their balance, elegance, and long history in continental brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey deliver a refined mix of floral, herbal, and mild spice notes, with very low alpha acids and a clean finish — perfect for styles where subtlety is key.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest used in late boil or whirlpool additions to preserve their soft noble aroma and avoid overpowering delicate lager profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHallertauer MittelfrŸh Hop Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Germany (Hallertau region)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlpha Acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeta Acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–4.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floral, herbal, mild spice, slightly grassy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstitutes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tettnanger, Spalt, Hersbrucker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aroma, late boil, whirlpool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHallertauer MittelfrŸh Hop Flavour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMittelfrŸh brings a delicate floral aroma with hints of herb and soft spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts smooth bitterness and low cohumulone make it ideal for clean, crisp styles with minimal hop aggression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBeer Styles for Hallertauer MittelfrŸh Hops\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest suited to German and continental lagers where elegance and balance matter more than intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHelles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds floral lift and clean structure to malt-forward profiles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKšlsch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enhances yeast character with a soft herbal backdrop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePilsner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides classic noble hop presence with refined bitterness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMŠrzen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complements rich malt with subtle aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBock:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balances sweet malt with gentle spice and depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHallertauer MittelfrŸh Hop Substitutes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHallertauer MittelfrŸh hops\u003c\/strong\u003e can be substituted with other noble aroma varieties such as Tettnanger, Spalt, or Hersbrucker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTettnanger:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly more herbal and spicy, but similar in aroma strength and origin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpalt:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delivers clean herbal tones with slightly sharper edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHersbrucker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Softer overall, but works well in styles needing delicate hop character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHallertauer MittelfrŸh Hop Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs well with noble varieties like \u003cstrong\u003eSaaz, Hersbrucker, and Tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e to maintain balance in classic lager blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaaz:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds dryness and a touch of spice to balance sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHersbrucker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enhances floral aroma with a mellow finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTradition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly stronger bitterness with a similar herbal-fruity tone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewer’s Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse MittelfrŸh when you want aroma that complements without drawing attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt excels in styles where clarity and balance are essential — especially when used late in the boil or as a single variety in a clean lager base.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charles Faram","offers":[{"title":"Default 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